Chicago Artists'Coalition
- An artist service organization that showcases original artwork from more than 120 artists. It has news and event listings, and allows you to purchase pieces through the mARTketplace.com online art store.
- http://www.caconline.org

The Awakenings Project
- Non-profit arts organization, assisting persons with mental illness to develop artistic abilities through all forms of art, raising public awareness of the creativity and contributions of people with psychiatric disorders.
- http://theawakeningsproject.org

John David Mooney Foundation
- This is a Chicago based public educational organization that seeks to transform the public domain through art in a way that fosters and demonstrates the unique societal responsibility of the artist.
- http://www.mooneyfoundation.org

Chicago Mondo
- Devoted to providing an environment for artistic exploration and collaboration.
- http://www.chicagomondo.com

Chicago Art Deco Society
- A not-for-profit organization devoted to preserving all things Deco.
- http://www.chicagoartdecosociety.com

Hyde Park Art Center
- Focuses on arts education in Hyde Park. Includes a gallery and community visual arts school offering classes in painting, drawing, photography, and ceramics.
- http://www.hydeparkart.org/

Northbrook Arts Commission
- Dedicated to encouraging the development and enjoyment of the arts. Includes an events calendar and resources.
- http://www.northbrookarts.org

Beverly Art Center
- A nonprofit dedicated to enriching lives through the visual and performing arts. Offers classes, a gallery, performing arts presentations, a calendar of events and outreach.
- http://www.beverlyartcenter.org/

Illinois Arts Alliance
- Increasing public awareness and advocating for greater support of the arts.
- http://www.artsalliance.org/

Arts & Business Council of Chicago
- Offers training and volunteering opportunities, programs and events and resource library.
- http://www.artsbiz-chicago.org/

Illinois Arts Council
- Agency overview and information on programs, services, meetings and events.
- http://www.state.il.us/agency/iac/